Journey Supports CHOA
News Article
Rev. John M. Scholte
Apr 18, 2026
Journey Community Church support CHOA (Creative Housing Options in Arcadia) and was recently represented by Linda Larson at their April 18, 2026 gathering. If youi don't know about CHOA here are some of the details:
CHOA is a faith-based, volunteer group working on housing in Arcadia, CA.
We are engaged in the following:
- Increase Affordable Housing in Arcadia
- Reduce homelessness in Arcadia in a loving manner
Our main actions are:
- Share housing information in large, in-person gatherings every 6 months. We also speak and work with Arcadia City Council, and city staff. See our Events and Blog for examples and details.
- Engage with the Housing Element, which will bring a large number of affordable housing units to Arcadia
- Visit and partner with churches, and connect with the larger faith community in Arcadia, to work on housing efforts…together.
Our Mission statement:
From a faith-based perspective, CHOA aims to advocate for and share information to reduce homelessness and build affordable housing, through engagement and endurance, seeking evidence based solutions, and compassionately loving our neighbor, for the betterment of the entire Arcadia community.